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PS 749

Para enmendar el Artículo 16 de la Ley 83-2025, denominada “Ley de la Policía de Puerto Rico”, con el fin de prohibirle a la Policía de Puerto Rico el proveer servicios de escolta, seguridad y protección a cualquier exfuncionario, incluyendo exgobernadores, salvo en las circunstancias excepcionales delimitadas en esta Ley; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PS 749 prohibits Puerto Rico Police from providing security escorts to former officials, including ex-governors, except in exceptional circumstances, to reduce government security expenditures.

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Bill Summary · PS 749

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 749 proposes to amend Article 16 of Law 83-2025 (Puerto Rico Police Law) to prohibit the Puerto Rico Police Department from providing escort, security, and protection services to any former government officials, including former governors, except in narrowly defined exceptional circumstances specified in the legislation.

Why is this important

This measure addresses public expenditure concerns regarding security details for former officials, which represents a significant ongoing cost to the government. The bill reflects broader debate about fiscal responsibility and appropriate use of police resources, particularly given Puerto Rico's ongoing fiscal challenges and the concentration of protective details among a small group of former executives.

Potential points of contention

  • Security and safety concerns: Removing police protection from former high-ranking officials could create vulnerability to threats or retaliation related to their previous positions, raising questions about what constitutes "exceptional circumstances"
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill references "exceptional circumstances" without specifying clear criteria, potentially creating inconsistent application or constitutional challenges regarding equal protection
  • Cost-benefit analysis: While aimed at savings, the legislation doesn't address alternative security arrangements or whether costs would simply shift to private security paid by the officials themselves versus taxpayers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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